Postdoctoral Associate Virology and Infectious Disease

Title: Postdoctoral Associate, Virology and Infectious Disease

Location: Onsite, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Type: Direct-Hire/Permanent

Hours: Standard business hours

Start: May

Overview: Join a cutting-edge lab to discover novel therapeutics that are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Associate to join an interdisciplinary research program focused on developing and applying advanced human-relevant in vitro models for infectious disease research. The successful candidate will contribute to cutting-edge studies at the interface of virology, microphysiological systems (Organs-on-Chips), and translational biomedical science



Responsibilities:

• Play a key intellectual and technical role in the research program
• Design and execute virology experiments, including viral propagation, titration, and controlled infection studies using relevant in vitro systems
• Perform laboratory work in compliance with institutional biosafety and regulatory requirements, including work in enhanced containment environments as applicable
• Contribute to experimental planning, protocol development, and optimization of infection workflows
• Generate and analyze virological and host-response data, including infection kinetics, cellular responses, and therapeutic effects
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate virology workflows with microphysiological systems and broader study objectives
• Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of experimental procedures and results
• Contribute to preparation of manuscripts, reports, and grant applications
• Mentor trainees and assist in training of laboratory personnel as needed

Requirements:

• Ph.D. in Virology, Microbiology, Immunology, or a related field
• Experience with human and zoonotic viruses, including handling, propagation, and quantitative assays
• Strong background in cell-based infection models and experimental design
• Demonstrated ability to work in regulated laboratory environments and adhere to biosafety protocols
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred:

• Experience working in enhanced containment laboratory environments (e.g., BSL-3 and/or BSL-4)
• Familiarity with host–pathogen interactions and antiviral evaluation strategies
• Experience with quantitative virology methods (e.g., TCID50, plaque assays, molecular assays)
• Experience working in interdisciplinary teams integrating biology and engineering

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